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The given statements are followed by two conclusions. Find out which conclusion is FALSE based on the given statements. 

Statements: 

J > K = L, M ≥ N < K, O < J < P, N > Q > R 

Conclusions: 

I. P > M

 II. N < P

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SSC CGL 2025 Tier 1 Question Paper (25-Sep-2025) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is
Only conclusion I is false

Analyzing Logical Statements

The question requires identifying the false conclusion based on the provided logical statements involving inequality symbols.

Statement Breakdown and Relationship Derivation

  • Statement 1: $J > K = L$
    This implies $J > K$ and $K = L$.
  • Statement 2: $M ≥ N < K$
    This implies $M ≥ N$ and $N < K$.
  • Statement 3: $O < J < P$
    This implies $O < J$ and $J < P$.
  • Statement 4: $N > Q > R$
    This implies $N > Q$ and $Q > R$.

Combining Statements

  • From $N < K$ (Statement 2) and $J > K$ (Statement 1), we deduce $N < K < J$. This means $N < J$.
  • From $N < J$ and $J < P$ (Statement 3), by transitivity, we deduce $N < P$.
  • We have $M ≥ N$ (Statement 2) and $N < K < J < P$.

Evaluating Conclusions

  • Conclusion I: $P > M$
    We know $M ≥ N$ and $N < P$. However, there is no direct or transitive relationship established between $M$ and $P$. Let's test a scenario: If $N=1$, then $M$ could be any value ≥ 1. If $K=2$, $J=3$, and $P=4$, then $N<K<J<P$ holds (1<2<3<4). If we set $M=10$, then $M ≥ N$ (10 ≥ 1) holds. In this case, $P=4$ and $M=10$, so $P < M$, meaning $P > M$ is false.
  • Conclusion II: $N < P$
    As derived above from combining statements $N < K$, $K < J$, and $J < P$, we get $N < J < P$. Thus, $N < P$ is definitively true.

Identifying the False Conclusion

Conclusion I ($P > M$) can be false, as demonstrated by a possible scenario. Conclusion II ($N < P$) is always true based on the given statements.

Therefore, the only false conclusion is Conclusion I.

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Important Questions from Mathematical Inequalities

  1. Which figure should replace the question mark (?) in the following series to continue the pattern?

  2. Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the sixth term is related to the fifth term.

    400 : 200 :: 248 : ? :: 256 : 128

  3. Which of the following option figures will complete the pattern in the figure given below?

  4. A square sheet of paper is folded along the dotted line successively along the directions shown and is then punched in the last. How would the paper look when unfolded?

  5. Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given expression.

    23 * 9 * 13 * 96 * 2 * 92

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